Making Lock Waxes — Waxes are Complete

[silky]

I hope for every possible success in these endeavours.I was in the shop this morning and have had a Hawken cap lock that has been started since 2019.tt's a simple one with no half cock like most of the originals but with closer tolerances and better materials and I found out that standing at the bench making these or any thing else is no longer possible because of lower back spasms.I was hoping to make a few locks over a period of time but that won't happen.Leaving my wife alone in the house is another thing.She has a spinal curvature that is serious and if she falls that can be bad.She forgets to carry her cell phone and being hearing impaired is no help either.
Bob Roller

Bob, I hope you’re able to enjoy some shop time. We’re all very fortunate to have you sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.

[silky]

Sign me up, but I'll need a template.  I noticed that you haven't spotted the holes or planned to cast "in" some of the possible holes, like the square hole in the cock.

Shoot. On previous iterations of the lock plate, I added a dimple for the tumbler hole. Must have forgotten when I created the new final master. I’ll make a template; may need some help with it, though.

I wasn’t sure about casting in the square hole. What’s your preference? Pros and cons?

[rich pierce]

Sign me up, but I'll need a template.  I noticed that you haven't spotted the holes or planned to cast "in" some of the possible holes, like the square hole in the cock.

Shoot. On previous iterations of the lock plate, I added a dimple for the tumbler hole. Must have forgotten when I created the new final master. I’ll make a template; may need some help with it, though.

I wasn’t sure about casting in the square hole. What’s your preference? Pros and cons?

Casting in the square hole a bit undersized would help a lot of assemblers get it indexed right.

[silky]

Got it. I’ll keep that in mind for the next one. Thanks.